September is National Preparedness month. The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) shared on social media there are updated features on the Get A Game Plan App. These features offer Louisiana residents a new resource for developing and finalizing emergency plans. The Get A Game Plan mobile app is designed to help Louisianians prepare for emergency events with tools, guides and push notifications.

GOHSEP Director Jacques Thibodeaux said, “Personal preparedness plans are always one of the key components of emergency management. Families often stay safer and suffer less loss when prepared for an unexpected emergency. This new version of the App helps with the overall preparedness process. We encourage everyone to download the App, provide the information and use the results from the formula to help with planning.”

The Get A Game Plan App features include:

• Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide
• Ability to customize a supply list to suit your family size
• Guide for making an emergency plan – business, cybersecurity, family, financial preparedness, disability, kids, mitigation, pets and animals.
• Up-to-date content managed by GOHSEP
• Links to resources, social media and videos
• Link to the Get a Game Plan Podcast
• Push notifications for emergency events and updates

Office of Technology Services Senior Developer Cedeste Lewis said, “The App was designed to be user-friendly. It’s built using the latest technology, allowing seamless updates and ensuring we can quickly provide users with the latest information. Users can input data for their specific household and create a customized supply list to meet their family needs. We’ve also included links to GOHSEP’s social media accounts and the Get A Game Plan podcast to encourage everyone to stay informed.”

The app allows Louisiana residents to access emergency information on the go and get prepared prior to an emergency happening. Users can prepare customized emergency plans, review the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide, and get up-to-date information about evacuations. Real-time notifications are sent directly to the device from GOHSEP to provide the most up-to-the-minute information for residents.

The Get A Game Plan app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Source: http://www.getagameplan.org/